Sr Production Planner
About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do The Sr Production Planner supports production operations by coordinating material procurement and production scheduling. This role ensures the timely availability of materials, maintains optimal inventory levels, and aligns production plans with demand forecasts. The position works closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Customer Service teams to enable smooth operations and on-time delivery. • Analyze material requirements and create purchase orders to ensure uninterrupted supply. • Monitor inventory levels, safety stock, and consumption trends to determine appropriate order quantities. • Coordinate with suppliers on delivery schedules, documentation, and follow up on late or missing shipments. • Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier or material-related issues. • Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with forecasts and customer orders. • Issue and track process orders, monitor WIP and finished goods inventory, and communicate schedule updates to stakeholders. • Partner with Logistics, Operations, and Sales to align production and shipment plans. • Utilize data and analytics to identify trends, optimize material planning parameters, and improve forecast accuracy. • Support continuous improvement of material planning, scheduling, and reporting processes through KPI monitoring and root-cause analysis. What makes you a good fit • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (preferred). • 1-3 years of experience in procurement, production planning, or supply chain management. • Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred). • Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills; experience with data analysis or reporting tools is a plus. • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities. • Team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. • APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred. Some benefits of joining Henkel • Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program • Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement • Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships • Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement The salary for this role is $85,000.00- $95,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.